EDNA BOELDT

Edna A. Boeldt, 76, a former Town of Schleswig resident and a resident of 
the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, for the past two years died Thursday 
afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a 
patient for a day.
The former Edna Bratz was born Jan. 25, 1907, in the Town of Eaton, a 
daughter of Otto and Bertha Reichardt Bratz.  She attended district school.
On July 8, 1925, she married Helmuth Boeldt at Bethlehem United Church of
Christ, Town of Schleswig.  The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig 
until retirement in 1962.  She was a member of Bethlehem UCC and of its 
Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband, of New Holstein; six daughters, two sons, 
12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Erna Kabowski 
of Manitowoc.  She was preceded in death by a daughter and a brother.
(Survivors edited for privacy)          
No newspaper named, April 4, 1983
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Mrs. Helmuth (Edna A.) Boeldt, 76, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died 
Thursday afternoon, April 28, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she 
had been a patient for a day. Prior to her hospitalization, she had resided at 
Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, the past two years.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Boeldt, nee Edna Bratz, was born Jan. 25, 1907, in the Town of Eaton, daughter 
of the late Otto and Bertha Reichardt Bratz. She attended a district school, Town 
of Eaton, and was married to Helmuth Boeldt July 8, 1925, at Bethlehem United Church 
of Christ, Town of (flaw in film not legible) retirement in 1962. She was a member 
of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and a former member of the Ladies Aid Society 
of the church.
Survivors include her husband of New Holstein, two sons, Norman Boeldt of Howards 
Grove and Vernon Boeldt of New Holstein; six daughters, Mrs. Kermit (Mabel) Liermann 
and Mrs. Markus (Lorraine) Nagel of Valders, Mrs. Otto (Marion) Hartwig of Plymouth, 
Mrs. Dnnennis (sic) (Bernice) Hasenstein of Sheboygan, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Groth of 
Oshkosh and Mrs. Garret (Jane) Hanke of Elkhart Lake; a sister, Mrs. Erna Kujawski 
of Manitowoc, 32 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter and a 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church from noon until 
the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Boeldt's name 
for Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1983 P. 3


HELMUTH BOELDT

Helmuth O. Boeldt, 88, former Town of Schleswig resident, died Tuesday evening, 
June 28, 1988 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where he resided for the past 
7 1/2 years. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Bethlehem United Church 
of Christ. Rev. James Sizelove will officiate with burial to follow in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Boeldt was born April 14, 1900 at the Town of Meeme, son of the late William 
and Bertha Baars Boeldt. He attended grade school in the Town of New Holstein. He 
married the former Edna Bratz on July 8, 1925 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig. Mr. Boeldt worked at Volrath Company of Sheboygan before moving 
to the Town of Schleswig, where he farmed until retiring in 1952. His wife preceded 
him in death April 28, 1983. Mr. Boeldt was a member of Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Norman Boeldt of Howards Grove and Vernon Boeldt of New 
Holstein; six daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Kermit (Mabel) Liermann and Mrs. 
Markus (Lorraine) Nagel, both of Valders, Mrs. Otto (Marion) Hartwig of Plymouth, 
Mrs. Dennis (Bernice) Hasenstein of Sheboygan, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Groth of Oshkosh 
and Mrs. Garret (Jane) Hanke of rural Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Hilda Klemm of 
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; 33 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive. 
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Frank Mueller, two brothers, two sisters 
and a daughter, Mrs. Willard (Fern) Leiteritz.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday 
from 9 am to 11 am and then at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. A 
memorial has been established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 29, 1988 page 18


ANNA BRATZ

Mrs. F. Bratz Called to Rest
Mrs. Frank Bratz, aged 68, died at her home in the town of
Schleswig on Monday of heart disease. Funeral services were
held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the Bethlehem 
Evangelical and Reformed church in Schleswig, with the Rev. 
A. H. Hammann officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining 
church cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig, daughter of
Ernst and Fredericka Voss, and was married to Mr. Bratz 
December 10, 1890. The couple lived on an Eaton farm for 18 
years and 31 years ago moved to their present homestead. 
Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Ernst Westphalen 
of the town of Eaton, a son, Arthur at home; a grandchild; 
five sisters, Mrs. William Jochimsen of New Holstein, Mrs.
Edward Lueloff of Withee, Mrs. Otto Karstaedt of the town of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. William Ninmer of the town of New Holstein, 
and Mrs. William Schnell of the town of Schleswig. Three 
sisters preceded her in death. - 1938
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From death record:
Anna Bratz nee Voss
March 15, 1870-Dec. 26, 1938
Wife of Frank Bratz
Daughter of Ernst Voss and Fredericka Backhaus
Born Town of Schleswig
Died from “apoplexy –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at “Town of Schleswig”
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


ARTHUR BRATZ

Funeral services for Arthur O. Bratz, 70, R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of 
Schleswig farmer who died Tuesday at St. Nicholas Hospital, will be held 
at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Schleswig.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday, and at the church from noon until time of services.
Mr. Bratz was born July 7, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, a son of the late 
Frank and Anna Voss Bratz.  He attended schools in Eaton and Schleswig.
On March 11, 1919, he married Emma Burkhardt of the Town of Herman.  The 
couple farmed in Schleswig. Mr. Bratz retired six years ago, when their son, 
Kenneth, took over operation of the farm.
He was a member of Bethlehem UCC.
Survivors are his wife and one son, Kenneth.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, June 26, 1968 – P. 10
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(7 Jul 1897/Jun 1968/SSDI)
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STEINTHAL:
The marriage of Arthur Bratz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bratz and Miss Emma 
Burkhardt of near Ada, took place at the Reformed church on Tuesday, Rev. 
Saewert officiating. The couple will make their home on the farm of the 
groom's parents.
Kiel Tri County Record, March 13, 1919 page 4


BERTHA BRATZ

Mrs. Bertha Bratz, 92, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died early 
Monday morning at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem United Church 
of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Donald King will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bratz, nee Bertha Reichardt, was born July 1, 1880, in Germany, 
daughter of the late William and Augusta Rusch Reichardt. She came to 
the U.S. with her parents at the age of two. They located in the Town of 
Liberty. She was married to Otto Bratz July 1, 1904, in the Town of Eaton, 
where they lived until 1946, moving to the Town of Schleswig. Her husband 
preceded her in death April 12, 1950. She was a member of the Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ and Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Herbert, of Rt. 1, New Holstein, two daughters, 
Mrs. Joseph (Erna) Kujawski, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helmuth (Edna) Boeldt, 
of Rt. 1, Kiel, 11 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. A daughter 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1972


EMMA BRATZ

Mrs. Emma Bratz, 74, of 802 7th St, Kiel, died Monday at St. Nicholas 
Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born on March 1, 1901, in the Town of Herman, she was a daughter of the 
late Philip and Eva Aschenbach Burkhardt.
On March 10, 1919 she was married to Arthur Bratz of the Town of Schleswig.
The couple farmed the Bratz homestead in the Town of Schleswig until his 
death in 1968 when she moved to Kiel.
Mrs. Bratz was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of 
Schleswig, and its Ladies Aid Society.  She also was a member of the Kiel 
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son Kenneth, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Oscar Rautmann, 
Sheboygan, and three brothers, Edgar, rural Kiel, Walter, Sheboygan, and 
Paul, rural Sheboygan Falls.
A son and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem UCC, the 
Rev. Donald King, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. today 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Bratz’s name for Bethlehem UCC.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, April 22, 1975 P. 11
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(Mar 1901/Apr 1975/SSDI)
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STEINTHAL:
The marriage of Arthur Bratz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bratz and Miss Emma 
Burkhardt of near Ada, took place at the Reformed church on Tuesday, Rev. 
Saewert officiating. The couple will make their home on the farm of the 
groom's parents.
Kiel Tri County Record, March 13, 1919 page 4


FRANK BRATZ

Marriage of Frank Bratz and Anna Voss. Married Dec. 10, 1889 at Reformed 
Church, Town of Schleswig. Frank Bratz was born in Germany of Michael 
Bratz and Dorothea Lulloff.
Anna P. Voss was born in the Town of Schleswig of Ernst Voss and Friedricka 
Backhaus.
(Note: Possibly Anna Voss in these photos, obit has his wife as Emma, but he
is beside Anna in the cemetery. Anna Emma or Emma Anna?
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Rites Held Wednesday for Frank Bratz
Funeral services were held from the Bethlehem E and R church
Wednesday afternoon for Frank Bratz, 93, who died at his home
Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. Carl
Fried, pastor of the church. Burial was made in the parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Bratz was born in Germany January 11, 1864 and came to this
country when he was five years old. The family lived in Manitowoc
county. He was married to Miss Emma Voss and they resided on a
farm in Eaton for few years, moving to the present Bratz place
in Schleswig 51 years ago.
Mr. Bratz's only survivors are his son Arthur, and a grandson,
Kenneth. His wife died in December, 1933, and a daughter, Mrs.
Ernest Westphalen and seven brothers also preceded him in death.
September 26, 1957
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From death record:
His parents were Michael Bratz and Dorothy Lulloff. He was a farmer. 
He died on Sept. 22, 1957.  He died from “cerebral hemorrhage” and 
“senility”.  He is buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Town of Schleswig.
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


HENRY BRATZ

Henry Bratz, 88, former county resident, died Tuesday afternoon at 
St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan.
He was born in Germany in 1859 and came to Rhine, Sheboygan county, 
with his parents, at the age of 10 years. He married Miss Anne Kishorst 
of Sheboygan and they located on a farm in Eaton. Mrs. Bratz died in 
1910 and he went to Schleswig to reside with two brothers. Since 1935 
he has resided at the Reiss Home for the Aged at Sheboygan.
Survivors are a son, Fred of this city; three brothers, William of 
Texas and Frank and Otto of Schleswig.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz funeral 
home, Kiel, with interment in the Bethlehem church cemetery in Schleswig.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home Thursday afternoon until the 
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, April 30, 1947 P. 2


HERBERT BRATZ

Herbert H. Bratz, 72, of Route 1, New Holstein, died Saturday afternoon, 
October 31, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
two days. He had been in ill health the past several months.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bratz was born Jan. 5, 1909, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Otto 
and Bertha Reichardt Bratz. He attended a district school in the township and 
married Mabel Karstaedt June 8, 1934, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ. 
They farmed in the Town of Eaton 12 years before moving to the Town of Schleswig. 
He had been employed at Whitehouse Milk company, Manitowoc, 20 years and retired 
in 1972. He was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Miss Joyce Bratz of Sheboygan and two 
sisters, Mrs. Erna Kujawski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helmuth Boeldt of New Holstein. 
A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. A memorial has been established in his name for the Cancer Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1981 P. 3
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(5 Jan. 1909/Oct. 1981/SSDI)


HILDA BRATZ

Hilda, the 11 years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bratz, 
residing near St Nazianz, died at the Sheboygan hospital on 
Tuesday, of pernicious anaemia, after six months illness.
Several blood transfusions were performed in an effort to 
save the girl's life, but without much benefit.
The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30, from 
the home. Rev. 0. Saewert, officiating. Interment in the church 
cemetery.  - 1922


JOYCE BRATZ

Joyce A. Bratz, age 74, of 1815 Jackson St., New Holstein, died Friday morning, 
January 14, 2011 at Chilton Care Center where she was a resident the past two 
months.
She was born February 26, 1936, daughter of the late Herbert & Mabel (Karstaedt) 
Bratz.
She was a Kiel High School graduate. Joyce received her R.N. Diploma from 
Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee and her Bachelors Degree from UW Madison. She 
was employed in the nursing field in the area including St. Nicholas Hospital, 
Sheboygan, Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, the home health care in Chilton 
and surrounding area and Plymouth Hospital. She was a traveling nurse in local 
nursing homes and worked with the Red Blood Bank. Joyce worked with the commission 
for aging for Manitowoc County. Joyce was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig where she was a member of the Bible Study, 
member of the youth fellowship and taught Sunday school occasionally. She was 
also a member of  the Calumet County Master Gardeners Association and a 30 year 
member of the Toastmasters.
She enjoyed weaving and attending farmers markets, selling her home grown produce.
Survivors include cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services for Joyce will be held at 6:00 pm., Tuesday, January 18, 2011 
at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 11608 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel with Rev. 
Ashley Nolte, pastor officiating.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the 
time of service.
A memorial has been established for Church World Service.


KENNETH BRATZ

Kenneth O. Bratz, 70, of St. Nazianz, died Thursday morning, Sept. 13, 2001 at 
North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. There will be no 
funeral services held. Meiselwitz - Vollstedt Funeral Home is assisting the 
family.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Sept. 14, 2001


MABEL BRATZ

Mabel Bratz, age 89, of 10415 Meggers Road, New Holstein, died peacefully at 
her home on Sunday evening, January 4, 1998.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT), January 7, 1998, 
at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, town of Schleswig, with Rev. Robert 
Johnston and Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
The former Mabel Karstaedt was born November 17, 1908, in the town of Schleswig, 
the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Schnell Karstaedt. She attended grade 
school at Five Corners. On June 8, 1934, she married Herbert H. Bratz at 
Bethlehem UCC, town of Schleswig. He preceded her in death on October 31, 1981. 
Prior to her retirement, Mabel was employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel, for many years. 
She was a member of Bethlehem UCC, town of Schleswig, where she was a charter 
member of the church choir and was also active in Sunday School, Ladies Aid, and 
Bible Studies.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Bratz, rural New Holstein; one aunt, Mrs. 
Walter (Mabel) Karstaedt, Sheboygan; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Walter Karstaedt; her aunt, 
Amalia Schnell Karstaedt; and cousins.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday (TONIGHT) from 4 p.m. until the time 
of service at 7 p.m.
A memorial has been established for Church World Service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1998 P. 2
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(17 Nov. 1908/4 Jan. 1998/SSDI)


MICHAEL BRATZ    (d. 1931)

Funeral services for Michael Bratz, 59, a native of the town of Rhine, were 
held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Meiselwitz undertaking parlors, 
and at 1:30 from the Schleswig Reformed church, with interment in the adjoining 
cemetery. The Rev. August Hammann conducted the last rites.  
The deceased was born May 24, 1871, in the town of Rhine, the son of the late 
Michael and Dorothy Lulloff Bratz, natives of Germany.  He was a blacksmith by 
trade. He had recently made his home in Belgium, Wis., but since Nov. 26 he was 
confined to the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, where he passed away.  He was 
unmarried.
No newspaper named, January 31, 1931


OTTO BRATZ

Otto Bratz, 80, a retired town of Eaton farmer, died Wednesday evening at his 
home in the town of Schleswig north of Kiel. He had been in failing health for 
two years.  
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bratz, the deceased was born in Schleswig 
in 1869 and after his marriage to the former Bertha Reichard of Liberty in 1904,
settled on a farm in the town of Eaton.  The couple had farmed there until their 
retirement four years ago when they moved to their most recent home.  
Surviving are the wife; a son, Herbert of Schleswig, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph 
Kujawski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helmuth Boeldt of Schleswig; and 10 grandchildren.
No newspaper named, April 12, 1950


PHILIP BRATZ

Drowns in Two Feet of Water at Manitowoc
Believed to have lost his way while west of the city limits of Manitowoc 
early Sunday morning, Philip Bratz, 71, a bachelor living at route 1, Kiel, 
drowned in two feet of water, the result of the recent rains, on Thirtieth 
street, between Franklin and Clark streets in Manitowoc.  The body was 
discovered, face downward, by George Brixius of 810 S. Twenty-eighth street, 
in Manitowoc.
Coroner Gerald Rau pronounced the death accidental and said there would be 
no inquest.  Mr. Bratz, who had been living with his nephews, Herbert and 
Arthur Bratz, had been missing from his home for two or three days.
The nephews accompanied the body to Kiel, where funeral services will be 
held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 2 p.m. 
at the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of Schleswig.  The Rev. August 
Hammann will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bratz was born on a farm in the town of Rhine on January 31, 1874, the 
son of Michael and Dorothea Bratz.  He resided in the town of Eaton for sixty 
years.  Survivors are five brothers, William of Texas, Frank of Schleswig, 
Otto of the Town of Eaton, Fred of Stanley, Wis., and Henry of Sheboygan. Two 
brothers preceded him in death.  The body may be viewed at the funeral home 
from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 3, 1937 – Front Page


WILLIAM MICHEL BRATZ    (d. 1905)

Michael Bratz (sic)
birth: 27 June 1824 Germany
death: 17 March 1905 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Schleswig
residence: 1905 Eaton
spouse: Dorothea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


RUTH BUTLER

Ruth H. Gierke Butler, 60, passed away at her daughter's home in St. Ann, Mo., 
on March 17, 2002. Ruth fought a courageous battle with M.S. for over 30 years. 
Ruth was born Aug. 12, 1941 at the Gierke's home  near Wilke's Lake in Kiel. 
She was the daughter of Walter and Ida Wegener Gierke.
Ruth is survived by two daughters, Jody (Dean) Tedeschi and Alicia (Robert) 
O'Neal of St. Ann, Mo.; one son, Dr. Brett Butler of Macomb, Mich.; three 
grandchildren, Charles and Jason Tedeschi and Alexis O'Neal; and six siblings, 
Vern (Donald) Sagle of Wausau, Walter (Dianne) Gierke of Kiel, Donald (Marcie) 
McCabe of Kiel, Phillip McCabe of Sheboygan, Stanley (Verna) McCabe of New 
Holstein and Ruby (Ralph) Pitsch of Sheboyga. She was preceded in death by her 
parents.
Ruth made her home in Oregon, Ohio and was a foster mother to numerous children 
while in Ohio. She moved to live with her daughters in St. Ann, in 1999 due to 
complications from her illness. Ruth was a fighter to the end.
Interment will take place at St. Peters Lutheran church Cemetery in Collins, Wis. 
A memorial fund has been set up in the name of Ruth Butler for Mercy Hospice, 
5757 S. Lindbergh, Suite 205, St. Louis, Mo. 63123
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Mar. 20, 2001


DOROTHY K. CONRAD

Dorothy K. Conrad, 79, of Kiel, passed away at her daughter’s home on 
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born March 9, 1924, at Oklahoma City, Okla., a daughter of the late 
Herman and Inez Trowbridge Flitterson.  Dorothy attended school in Oklahoma 
and later worked at the Hostess Cupcake Co, until 1946. On Dec. 31, 1946 she 
married Valentine J. Conrad at her parents’ home.  The couple was long time 
residents of Kiel.  Her husband Valentine preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 
1982.  Dorothy was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town 
of Schleswig and was a volunteer at the Kiel Nutrition Center.  Dorothy 
enjoyed sewing and traveling and spending time with her family and many 
friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Sheboygan Press, August 15, 2003


VALENTINE CONRAD

Farm Tractor Tips, Kiel Area Man Killed
A Town of Schleswig man died of crushing injuries Saturday afternoon on his farm 
when the tractor he was operating overturned. Deputy Manitowoc County Coroner 
Nancy Crowley said Valentine J. Conrad, 57, of 13015 Steinthal Road, Kiel, was 
pinned beneath the tractor when it overturned in hilly, rocky terrain.
Authorities said Conrad had gone into a wooded area about 1 pm to cut firewood. 
When he did not return for supper at 5 pm, his wife and a niece went looking for 
him. They found Conrad's body about 5:30 pm pinned beneath the overturned tractor. 
Death was attributed to crushing chest injuries, according to the coroner's office. 
It was estimated the accident occurred about 2:30 pm.
Mr. Conrad was born Feb. 4, 1925 in the Town of Russell, a son of Philip and 
Louisa Hass Conrad. He was a 1942 graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. During 
World War II, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific 
Theater. Mr. Conrad married Dorothy Flitterson Dec. 31, 1946 at Oklahoma city, Okla. 
They lived in New Holstein and Elkhart Lake before moving to the Town of Schleswig 
where they have lived for the past 27 years. He was employed at Kohler Co. for 32 
years and was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, 
where he was a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. James (Dolores) Rollmann of Saukville; 
one son, Phillip of New Holstein; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Esther Dekker 
of West Bend, and two brothers, Oscar of New Holstein and Philip of Kiel. He was 
preceded in death by two brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town 
of Schleswig. the Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm today 
from 9 to 11 am Tuesday and at the church from noon until time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Sept. 20, 1982
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(4 Feb. 1925/Sep. 1982/SSDI)


ARNOLD DEDERING

Arnold H. Dedering, 66, of Howards Grove-Millersville, a former Town of 
Schleswig farmer, died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital 
following a lengthy illness.
Born July 12, 1902 in the Town of Eaton, he was a son of the late 
William and Caroline Radder Dedering.  He attended Hillside Grove School.
On June 11, 1925 he married the former Florence Karstaedt of the Town 
of Schleswig at Bethlehem United Church of Christ.  The couple settled 
on a farm in the township which they operated for 33 years. Mr. Dedering 
retired from farming and moved to Howards Grove-Millersville in 1960 
where he was employed at the Millersville Box Co. until his illness. He 
was a life member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and a former deacon 
and treasurer for 15 years of the church.  
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Violet) Spindler 
of Howards Grove-Millersville; three  grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. 
William Balz of rural Kiel and Miss Adela Dedering of Kiel; and four 
brothers, Arthur Edmund and Armin of Kiel, and Henry of rural Kiel. One 
brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday at Bethlehem UCC, Town of Schleswig, 
the Rev. Armin H. Roemer, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, October 18, 1968
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Notes from Schleswig
A pretty wedding took place at Bethlehem's Reformed Church on Thursday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock when Miss Florence Karstaedt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karstaedt 
and Arnold Dedering, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dedering, both of Schleswig, were 
united in marriage, Rev. Fr. Friedrichsmeyer tied the knot. The bride appeared in a 
dress of white satin and carried a bouquet of roses. The Misses Eva Karstaedt, 
cousin of the bride and Laura Dedering, sister of the groom were bridesmaid. They 
wore dresses of powder blue and orchid respectively. Edwin Hungsberg and Otto Radder 
attended the groom. The reception was held at Steinthal Hall were supper was served 
at six o'clock. A large number of guests were in attendance. Mrs. Dedering is a 
graduate of the Kiel High School, Class of 1922.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 18, 1925


ELSA DEDERING

Mrs. Henry Dedering Dies Wednesday Morning
Mrs. Henry Dedering, age 68, of Route 2 Kiel, passed away at her 
home Wednesday morning. She had been in ill health for the past 
six months.
Born Elsa Henning, December 9, 1896, she was the daughter of the
late August and Louise Henning of the town of Schleswig.
She attended district schools in the area. She married Henry T.
Dedering of Schleswig on November 28, 1917, at the Bethlehem
United Church of Christ.
The couple lived in the Town of Schleswig, two miles northeast of
Millhome, where they operated a cheese factory until 1948.
Mrs. Dedering was a member of the Bethlehem Ladies Aid and a 
former treasurer of the organization.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, one son, six grand-
children and one great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. August Wriedt;
and a brother, Edgar Henning, both of Route 1, Kiel. Another
brother, Otto, preceded her in death in 1963.
The funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Schleswig. The Rev. A.A.
Graf will officiate in the absence of Pastor Reverend Carl Fried.
Reverend Graf is pastor of Saron United Church of Christ in the
town of Sheboygan Falls.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. Friday until 11:00 A.M.
Saturday, and at the church from noon Saturday until the time
of service.
A church memorial has been set up in her memory.
(No newspaper cited, 7-1964)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FLORENCE DEDERING

Florence M. Dedering, age 96, of 1009 Millersville Ave., Howards Grove, died 
Monday evening, September 18, 2000, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein, where she resided the past 3 1/2 months.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2000, at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, town of Schleswig, with the Rev. Melinda Feller 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She is the former Florence Karstaedt born February 6, 1904, in the town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Frank and Wilhelmina Stieghorst Karstaedt. After Florence 
graduated from Kiel High School in 1922 and Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College 
in 1923, she taught at Mineral Springs School in the town of Meeme. On June 11, 1925, 
she married Arnold Dedering at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, town of Schleswig. 
They farmed in the town of Schleswig until 1960, when they moved to Howards Grove. 
She also worked at Lakeland College for eight years until her retirement. Her husband 
preceded her in death on October 18, 1968. She was a life-time member of Bethlehem UCC, 
a member of the Ladies Aid and a member of the Howards Grove Senior Citizens. 
Florence's hobbies included crocheting, embroidering, tatting, needlepoint, ceramics 
and reading.
Survivors include one daughter, Violet (Robert) Spindler, Howards Grove, three 
grandchildren, Sandra (Bruce) Mansker, Susan (Mark) Arnhoelter and Scott Spindler and 
special friend, Debra Rautmann, all of Howards Grove. She is further survived by seven 
great grandchildren, Bruce Jr., Derek, Shaun and Kortney Mansker, Jason, Eric and Bryan 
Arnhoelter. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 
11:30 a.m.
A Memorial has been established for Bethlehem UCC Building Fund.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 2000 P. A2
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(6 Feb. 1904/18 Sept. 2000/SSDI)


HENRY T. DEDERING

Henry T. Dedering, 85, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died
unexpectedly Thursday morning at his home of an apparent heart 
attack.
He was born April 26, 1894, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County,
a son of William Sr. and Caroline Radder Dedering. He attended
Hillside District School in the Town of Schleswig.
On November 28, 1917, he married Elsa Henning at Bethlehem United
Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a cheese
factory in the Town of Schleswig until 1948, after which Mr.
Dedering was employed at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company, Kiel. His
wife died in 1964
Mr. Dedering was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, a
former deacon and elder of the church, and had served as Town of
Schleswig treasurer for many years.
Survivors are a daughter, a son, six grandchildren and four great-
granchildren; a brother, Armin Dedering of Kiel, and two sisters,
Mrs. Laura Balz of Kiel and Miss Adela Dedering of New Holstein.
Funeral services were held Monday at Bethlehem United Church of
Christ. The Reverend Hilbert Klein, pastor, officiated. Burial
was in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Dedering's name for
Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
(Tri County News, 5-1-1980)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(26 Apr. 1894/Apr. 1980/SSDI)


CLARENCE DICKRELL

Clarence Dickrell Dies Unexpectedly
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Clarence
J. Dickrell, 47, of 918 Fourth Street, who died last week 
Wednesday night at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan. He was 
stricken with a heart attack at his home earlier that evening. 
The services were held at St. Peter's United Church of Christ 
with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial was 
made in the Bethlehem United Church of Christ cemetery with 
the Rev. Carl Fried officiating.
He was born November 16, 1916, near Hilbert, the son of Nicholas 
and Norma Dickrell The family moved later to the Town of Russell 
where he attended St. Ann's Catholic school.
On June 15, 1940, he was married to Luella Valleskey, of the
Town of Schleswig. They lived in the townships where he was
employed by the Valleskey Cheese Factory.
For the past 15 years he was employed at the Leverenz Shoe
Co. at New Holstein. Seven years ago he and his wife moved
to Kiel.
He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Surviving are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas
Dickrell, New Holstein; nine sisters, Sister Mary Imelda Ann,
Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc; Mrs. Edward Kasprzak,
Mrs. LaVerne Minor, Mrs. Henry Turek, Mrs. Roland Mekka,
all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Ervin Mytko, Mrs. Glenroy Greuel,
and Mrs. Alphonse Faust, all of rural Elkhart Lake and Mrs.
Wilmer Krebsbach, Fond du Lac; five brothers, Nicholas, jr.,
Sheboygan, Leo, Roman and Cletus, all of rural Elkhart Lake
and Donald, New Holstein.
Sept. 16, 1964


LUELLA DICKRELL

Mrs. Luella Dickrell, 51, of 918 4th St., Kiel, died Monday evening at 
St. Nicholas Hospital.
The former Luella Valleskey was born in the Town of Schleswig on Oct. 26, 
1917, the daughter of the late William and Norma Valleskey, and was 
confirmed at Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
She married Clarence Dickrell of the Town of Russell on June 15, 1940. The 
couple lived in Schleswig until moving to Kiel 12 years ago.
Mrs. Dickrell was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Co. in New Holstein. She 
was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Her husband died in 1964. A number of cousins are the only survivors.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's United 
Church of Christ with the Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church Thursday from noon until the time of 
services.


FRIEDERICKE FELDT

Kiel—Mrs. Fredericke Feldt (nee Versch) died on Friday in Town Schleswig at 
the age of 69 years following a stroke. She was born December 3rd, 1836 in 
Raverstein, Germany. In 1859 she was married to Daniel Feldt and in 1866 they 
came to America and Town Schleswig. Her husband died in 1904. She is survived 
by one son, three daughters and 16 grandchildren. 
Plymouth Post December 2, 1905


FRIEDRICH FELDT

Frederick William Feldt, 97, died Saturday at the home of Fred W. Winkel in 
town Schleswig, Manitowoc county, of general debility, after being ill three 
weeks. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of the state.
He was born May 1, 1821, in Wuderge, Pommern, Germany, and was united in 
marriage in Germany, where his wife died a short time later. Thirty-nine 
years ago he migrated to America. 
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was made in the cemetery of 
the Bethlem’s (sic)  church, Rev. O. Saewert officiated. 
Sheboygan Press, July 12, 1918  P.6


CARL F. FISCHER

Carl Fischer, son of Christ. Fischer of this city, was called by death 
on Monday morning at the Sheboygan hospital. Death was due to blood 
poisoning. Mr. Fischer was born 43 years ago in the town of Schleswig. 
He was unmarried. On Thursday afternoon the funeral services will be held 
from the home of his parents. Burial will be made in the cemetery in 
Schleswig, with Rev. F. Friedrichsmeier officiating. - 1925


MARIA BUNGE FISCHER

Maria Bunge Fischer
birth: 14 September 1823 Munden, Ger.
death: 19 March 1899 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1899 Schleswig
father: Gotfried Bunge
mother: Maria L.
spouse: Christian Fischer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST GIERKE

August Gierke of Town Schleswig Dies on Saturday
Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – August Gierke, 66, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at 
his home in the town of Schleswig after a lingering illness.  He was born 
June 10, 1872, in Germany and at the age of 16 years he came to America and 
settled at Sheboygan.
In 1892 he married Mary Wilke of the town of Schleswig and the couple located 
in the town of Schleswig where they made their home since that time.  He is 
survived by his wife; three sons, Helmuth, of town Eaton, Walter at home, and 
Carl of Manchester, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Draheim of town Eaton, 
Mrs. Helmuth Drake of town Schleswig, and Hildegarde at home; 11 grandchildren, 
and one sister, Mrs. Otto Runge of Sheboygan.  A son, Otto, preceded him in 
death 21 years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of 
Schleswig.  The Rev. August H. Hammann will officiate and burial will be in the 
adjoining church cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, November 14, 1938 – P. 6


HELMUTH GIERKE

Helmuth O. Gierke, 83, of Route 1, Kiel, Town of Eaton, died unexpectedly 
Monday afternoon, Dec. 1, at his home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ, Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Hilbert Klein will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Gierke was born Jan. 6, 1897, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late 
August and Marie Wilke Gierke. He attended district school in the Town of 
Eaton. He married Meta Meta (sic) Karstaedt July 2, 1921. She preceded him 
in death in 1947. He then married Alma Paul Popp June 16, 1951, at Chilton. 
Mr. Gierke farmed in the Town of Schleswig and the Town of Eaton until his 
retirement in 1949. He was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
the church brotherhood, and served on the church consistory.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Raymond of Kiel and Norman of rural 
Kiel; a step daughter, Mrs. Horace Welch of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. 
Elfrieda Draheim of Manitowoc, Mrs. Helmuth Drake of rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. 
Lawrence Schweitzer of Miami, Fla.; nine grandchidlren, four great grand-
children, three step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a son, a step son and three brothers.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday 
and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until the time 
of services. A memorial fund has been established in his name for Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2, 1980 P.3
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(6 Jan 1897/Dec 1980/SSDI)
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KARSTEDT-GIERKE
Miss Meta Karstedt and Helmuth Gierke, both of the town of Schleswig, were united 
in marriage Saturday morning, the Rev. Vaevert of Kiel officiating at the ceremony. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karstedt at whose home a reception was 
held. The newlyweds will make their home on a farm in the Town of Schleswig.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 5, 1921 P. 8


LILA H. GIERKE

Lila H. Gierke, 70, Kiel, died at noon on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999 at her home 
after fighting cancer for the past 13 years.
She is the former Lila Lilge born Feb. 10, 1929 in Kiel, the daughter of the 
late Paul and Erna Ninmer Lilge. She attended school in Rockville. On Aug. 28, 
1948 Lila married Raymond Gierke at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
Lila enjoyed flowers and gardening.  She was a member of Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, town of Schleswig where she was a member of the choir, taught 
Sunday school for six years and was an active member of the Ladies Aid holding 
a four-year term as vice president and another four year term as secretary.
She was preceded in death by two brothers. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
No newspaper named, 1999
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Lila H. Gierke, age 70, of 13910 Meggars Road, Kiel, died Thursday noon, 
October 7, 1999, at her home after fighting cancer for the past 13 years.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October, 11, 1999, at 
Bethlehem UCC, town of Schleswig with the Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Lila Lilge was born February 10, 1929, in Kiel, daughter of the 
late Paul and Erna Ninmer Lilge. She attended school in Rockville. On August 28, 
1948, Lila married Raymond Gierke at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Kiel. Lila 
enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ, town of Schleswig, where she was a member of the choir, taught Sunday 
school for 6 years and was an active member of the Ladies Aid holding a one/four 
year term as Vice president and a one/four year term as Secretary.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond; three daughters, Karen (Steven) Bubb, 
Plymouth, Alice (John) Achter, Kiel and Cheryl (Eugene) Cain, Aurora, Minn. She 
is further survived by eight grandchildren and one sister, Marcie (Donald) McCabe, 
Kiel. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel from 2-7 p.m. 
Sunday, October 10, 1999 and at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time 
of service.
A Memorial has been established in her name.
The family would like to thank the Calumet Medical Center Home Care for all their 
help and support and relatives, neighbors and friends of Lila.
Herald Time Reporter, October 8, 1999 P. A2
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(b. 10 Feb. 1929/d. 7 Oct. 1999/SSDI)


MARY GIERKE

The Rev. W. C. Koehler officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Mary 
Gierke of the town of Eaton on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Evangelical 
and Reformed Church in the town of Schleswig.  Burial took place in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Gierke passed away at St. Nicholas Hospital early Saturday afternoon, 
Nov. 17.
Miss Marion Balz was the organist for the choir which rendered several 
selections.
Pallbearers were six grandsons:  Harvey, Albert, and Elmer Draheim, Wyman 
and Kenneth Drake and Raymond Gierke.
The Sheboygan Press, Monday, November 26, 1951 P. 14


META GIERKE

Mrs. Gierke of Town of Eaton is Summoned Here
Kiel – Mrs. Helmuth Gierke, 52, of the town of Eaton died at the St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan, Thursday following a lingering illness.
Nee Meta Karsteadt, she was born Sept. 7, 1895, the daughter of Frank and 
Minnie Stieghorst Karsteadt, and was married July 2, 1921, to Helmuth Gierke 
of the town of Schleswig.  For the first seven years after their marriage they 
resided on a farm in the town of Schleswig, and for the past 20 years on the 
farm in the town of Eaton.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, a sister, Mrs. Arnold Dedering of the town 
of Schleswig; four brothers, Otto and Frank of the town of Meeme, Oscar of the 
town of Schleswig, and Edward of Newton.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and 
Reformed church in the town of Schleswig with the Rev. Charles H. Reppert 
officiating.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from Sunday noon until 
10 a.m. Monday and at the church from 11 a.m. to the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press, Friday, June 20, 1947 P. 8
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KARSTEDT-GIERKE
Miss Meta Karstedt and Helmuth Gierke, both of the town of Schleswig, were united 
in marriage Saturday morning, the Rev. Vaevert of Kiel officiating at the ceremony. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karstedt at whose home a reception was 
held. The newlyweds will make their home on a farm in the Town of Schleswig.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 5, 1921 P. 8


OTTO GIERKE

Otto Gierke of the town of Schleswig died at St. Nicholas hospital in 
Sheboygan early Sunday morning as the result of injuries he received 
in an automobile accident at Cleveland Friday night. He was 21 years 
old.
According to reports, Mr. Gierke, together with two other young men 
was going to a dance in Cleveland, when the lights on their car went 
out, the machine striking a culvert in the road as it approached the 
village and overturned. Deceased suffered a broken back, but neither 
of the other two were injured. He was brought to the hospital in a 
paralyized condition and did not rally up to the time of his death. 
The car was owned by Mr. Spitzer, who was driving it at the time, 
according to a Sheboygan physician who was called to attend Mr. 
Gierke.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Gierke of 
Schleswig, three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral took place Wednesday, services being held at the Bethlehem's 
church in Schleswig, Rev. Otto Saewert officiating. Interment in the 
church cemetery. - November, 1921


RAYMOND F. GIERKE

Raymond F. Gierke, 84, formerly of Kiel died peacefully Sunday morning, 
September 23, 2007, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.  He currently 
was a resident at Willowpark New Holstein.
He was born February 21, 1923, son of the late Helmuth & Meta Karsteadt 
Gierke. Ray attended district school in the Town of Eaton and Kiel High 
School.  On August 28, 1948 he married Lila Lilge at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel.  Lila preceded him in death on October 7, 1999.  He was a 
lifelong member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig 
where he was a member of the church brotherhood, past member of the 
church consistory, cemetery board and was a lifelong member of th
church choir. After retirement Ray enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing 
cards and gardening.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Sheboygan Press, September 25, 2007
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(21 Feb 1923/23 Sep 2007/SSDI)


WALTER R. GIERKE

Walter R. Gierke, 55, a Town of Schleswig farmer, died today at his farm 
home after a long illness.
Born in 1905 on the homestead farm, he was a son of the late August and 
Marie (Wilke) Gierke.  He attended the district school and in 1940 married 
Ida Wagner McCabe of Collins.
He operated the Gierke homestead farm and lived there all his life.  He was 
a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig and 
of the church’s brotherhood.
Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, one son, three stepsons, 
one step-daughter, 10 step-grandchildren.
Three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Schweitzer of rural Kiel, Mrs. Richard Draheim 
of rural Reedsville and Mrs. Helmuth Drake of rural Elkhart Lake; and two 
brothers, Helmuth Gierke of rural Kiel and Carl Gierke of Wasbash, Ind.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Schleswig.  The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, May 4, 1961 – P. 12
(Survivors edited for privacy)
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Funeral services for Walter R. Gierke, 55, Town of Schleswig farmer, who 
died at his home Thursday, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ in Town Schleswig.  The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiated.
During the services, the church choir, accompanied by organist Miss Marion 
Balz, sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”.
Burial took place in the church cemetery.
Pall bearers were Eugene Behnke, Elroy Draheim, Wyman Drake, Raymond Gierke, 
Ronald Schweitzer and Arthur Wegner Jr.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 8, 1961 – P. 12
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(04 Sep 1905/May 1961/SSDI)


CHRISTIAN HENNING    (d. 1914)

Notes from Schleswig:
Another old pioneer passed away last week of old age, Mr. Christ Henning, at 
the age of 84 years, 7 months, 23 days. He came to this country in 1869 and 
settled first in Meeme. After 7 years they moved to the Town of Schleswig where 
he resided on the old homestead 38 years. He leaves his wife and two sons, Rud 
and August and three daughters, Mrs. Carl Wriedt, Mrs. Henry Radder and Mrs. Wm 
Streblow. He was buried Saturday of last week in the Reformed Cemetery in 
Schleswig.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 21, 1914


EDGAR HENNING

Edgar R. Henning, 78, of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died Wednesday afternoon at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1898, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of August and 
Louisa Schwartz Henning.
He attended local school.
On May 12, 1921, he married Norma Balz at Bethlehem United Church of Christ 
in Schleswig.
The couple made their home on the Henning homestead, operating it until their 
retirement in 1958.
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1971.  Mrs. Henning died 
Dec. 21, 1974.
Mr. Henning was a member of Bethlehem UCC, formerly belonged to the church’s 
consistory and formerly was a member of the Hillside School Board.
Surviving are a daughter, eight grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. August 
Wriedt of St. Nazianz.
He was preceded in death by a sister and brother.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem UCC, with Dr. 
Reinhard Ulrich, interim pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Henning’s name for Bethlehem UCC.
The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, October 14, 1976 P. 8
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(27 Apr. 1898/Oct. 1976/SSDI)
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Schleswig Couple Wedded Thursday
Miss Norma, daughter of Mrs. John Balz of the town of Schleswig and Edgar 
Henning were married at the Bethlehem church in Schleswig on Thursday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock. The couple was attended by Miss Edna Balz, sister of the bride 
and Miss Alvina Henning, sister of the groom, as maid of honor and bridesmaid 
and Otto Reichwaldt and William Balz as the best men. The newly weds will take 
up their home on the farm of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Henning.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 14, 1921 P. 1


EVELYN HENNING

The angel of death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Henning Thursday 
evening, claiming their infant daughter, Evelyn, who passed away after a short 
illness, and at the age of 5 months. 
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held Monday afternoon, from the 
home to the Bethlehem’s Reformed church with interment in the church cemetery. 
Rev. O. Saewert officiated. The following little boys were pallbearers: Lester 
Rabe, Raymond Henning, Arnon Ruh and Edwin Sievert.
Tri-County Record – January 23, 1923


HELENA HENNING

Mrs. Henning of the Town of Schleswig is Called To Rest
Kiel – (Special) – Mrs. Rudolph Henning, 61, well-known resident of the town 
of Schleswig, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas hospital in 
Sheboygan, where she had been confined for the past week following an 
operation.
Mrs. Henning, nee Helene Voss, was born Jan. 5, 1877, on a farm in the town 
of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Ernst and Fredericka Voss.  She was 
married to Rudolph Henning of the same township on Oct. 28, 1897, and the 
couple located on their present farm home where they have resided for the 
past 40 years.
She is survived by her husband; five children, Mrs. Albert (Aroma) Maurer of 
near Kiel, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Ruh of the town of Schleswig, Mr. Clarence (Ida) 
Herman of Sheboygan, Armin of Greenbush and Raymond at home; nine grandchildren; 
and six sisters, Mrs. Bertha Jochimsen and Mrs. William Ninmer of New Holstein, 
Mrs. Amelia Lueloff of Witte, Wis., Mrs. Frank Bratz, Mrs. Elizabeth Karsteadt 
and Mrs. William Schnell of the town of Schleswig.  Two sisters, Mrs. Otto 
Schnell and Miss Martha Voss, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral 
home here and at 1:30 o’clock at the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of 
Schleswig.  The Rev. August H. Hammann will officiate and burial will be made 
in the adjoining church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, January 27, 1938 P. 6


JELLANE M. HENNING

Jellane Melverne Henning, age 59,of 19706 Henning Road, Kiel, died peacefully 
Sunday, August 16, 1992, at her home from Sarcoma cancer.
A Worship Service of Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 1992, 
at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, with the 
Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born April 23, 1933, in Plymouth, daughter of Harry and Roma Kasten Rabe. 
Jellane was a graduate of Kiel High School. On November 29, 1952, she married 
Everett Henning at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Together the couple 
owned and operated Henning Cheese factory. She was a member of Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, the Ladies Aide, and a past member of the 
church choir.
Survivors include her husband, Everett, one daughter Kaylin and Cyril Schmitz, 
New Holstein; three sons, Kim and Fay, Two Rivers, Kerry and Barb, Rural Kiel, 
Kert and Christine, Kiel; nine grandchildren, Melinda, Matthew and Marland 
Schmitz. Nicole, Erica and Ryan Henning, Rebekah, Joshua and Laura Henning; her 
mother, Roma Rabe, Kiel; two sisters, Janelle and Charles Boedicker, Glenview, 
Ill., Joanne and Dave Moran, Prior Lake, Minn.; she is also survived by aunts, 
uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father 
and one sister.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday, 
August 18, 1992, and at the church on Wednesday, August 19, 1992, from 8 a.m. 
until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, August 17, 1992 P. A2


LOUISE HENNING

Schleswig – Mrs. Louisa Henning(sic), nee Heckmann, passed away at the home of her 
son, August, last Wednesday evening at 10:30, after an illness of several months, 
due to the infirmities of old age. 
The deceased was born at Blankenburg, Province of Brandenburg, Germany, Aug. 7th, 
1836, where she was united in marriage to Christ. Henning Nov. 10th, 1861. In the 
fall of 1869 the family came to America, at first residing in Town Meeme for about 
6 years, when they bought the farm that is now owned by her son, August where the 
aged couple always made their home. Her husband died about 7 years ago. 
Five children were born to them of whom one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Streblow, died in 
the spring of 1916. She leaves two sons, August on the old homestead, Rudolph, also 
of Schleswig; 2 daughters, Mrs. Minna Radder of Eaton and Mrs. Emma Wriedt of Kiel; 
also 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives 
and friends. 
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the home to Bethlehem’s Reformed 
church, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. O. Saewert officiated. 
Tri-County Record – January 27, 1921


NORMA HENNING

Mrs. Edgar Henning
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Edgar Henning, 76, of 
Town of Schleswig, who died Saturday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital
where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Death was attributed 
to a heart attack.
The Rev. Donald B. King, pastor, officiated at the 2 p.m. service at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. Burial was in 
the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Henning's name for 
Bethlehem UCC.
The Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 9, 1898, the former Norma Balz was a daughter of the 
late John and Louise Reichart Balz. On June 12, 1921 she was married 
to Mr. Henning at Bethlehem UCC.
The couple operated the Henning home farm, retiring 16 years ago.
She was a life long member of Bethlehem UCC and its Ladies Aid Society.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1971.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, eight grandchildren; a sister, 
Mrs. Otto Reichwaldt, Kiel,  and a brother, William, Kiel.
*******
(9 Jun. 1898/Dec. 1974/SSDI)
*******
Schleswig Couple Wedded Thursday
Miss Norma, daughter of Mrs. John Balz of the town of Schleswig and Edgar 
Henning were married at the Bethlehem church in Schleswig on Thursday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock. The couple was attended by Miss Edna Balz, sister of the bride 
and Miss Alvina Henning, sister of the groom, as maid of honor and bridesmaid 
and Otto Reichwaldt and William Balz as the best men. The newly weds will take 
up their home on the farm of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Henning.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 14, 1921 P. 1


NORMA HENNING
 
Funeral services will be held Friday for Mrs. Norma Henning, 78, a 
Town of Schleswig resident, who died Tuesday at Park Lawn Nursing Home, 
Manitowoc.
The Rev. Donald B. King, pastor, will officiate at the 2:30 p.m. service 
at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Henning's name for Bethlehem UCC.
Born Dec. 9, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, Mrs. Henning was a daughter of 
the late John and Marie Kaplich Reichwaldt. She attended the district school.
On Nov. 6, 1917 she was married to Otto Henning at Bethlehem UCC. The couple 
located in the Town of Schleswig where her husband operated the Lakeside 
Cheese Factory. He died Jan. 11, 1963.
She was a life member of Bethlehem UCC and its Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include four daughters, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 
three brothers, Arthur, Newton, William, R. 1, Kiel, and Otto, Kiel. 
- January 1975
***********
Mrs. Norma Henning, 78, of the Town of Schleswig died Tuesday morning at
Pauk(sic) Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem United Church
of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Donald B. King will officiate and
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Henning, nee Norma Reichwaldt, was born Dec. 9, 1896, in the Town
of Schleswig, daughter of the late John and Marie Kaplich Reichwaldt. She
attended a district school in the area. She was married to Otto Henning
Nov. 6, 1917, at Bethlehme U.C.C., residing in the Town of Schleswig
where her husband operated Lakeside Cheese Factory. He preceded her in
death Jan. 11, 1963. She was a life member of Bethlehem United Church of
Christ and Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Everett, of Rt. 1, Kiel; four daughters, Mrs.
Milton (Elvera) Voight, of Kiel, Mrs. Herman (Leora) Thomas, of Plymouth,
Mrs. Keith (Loraine) Boardman, of Nekoosa and Mrs. Merlin (Doris Mae)
Ninmer, of Rt. 1, Kiel; three brothers, Arthur, of Newton, William, of
Rt. 1, Kiel and Otto, of Kiel; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
An infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday until
11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the church.
(No newspaper named, no date)


OTTO A. HENNING

Otto A. Henning, 67, a prominent Town of Schleswig cheesemaker, died early 
today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
He operated the Lakeside Cheese Factory for 48 years. His was the last cheese 
factory remaining in the Town of Schleswig.
Mr. Henning was born Jan. 31, 1895, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the 
late August and Louisa Henning. He attended the district school and is a 
graduate of the short course in dairying of the University of Wisconsin.
He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, 
and of the Churchmen's Brotherhood.
A former member of the school board of District No. 1, which consolidated with 
the Kiel district, Mr. Henning was also a former member of the Wisconsin 
Cheesemaker's Association.
On Nov. 6, 1917, he married Norma Reichwaldt of the Town of Schleswig. The couple 
observed their 45th wedding anniversary in November of last year.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Milton (Elvera) Voight, Kiel, Mrs. 
Herman (Leora) Thomas, Plymouth, Mrs. Keith (Loraine) Boardman, Nekoosa, and Mrs. 
Merlin, (Doris) Ninmer, R. 1, Kiel; a son, Everett, of R. 1, Kiel; 15 grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Henry Dedering, R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. August Wriedt, R. 1, Kiel; 
and a brother, Edgar, R. 1, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ, Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Sunday until 
11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services. - 1963
*********
(Note: There is an obit for him in the Two Rivers Reporter, January 11, 1963 p.M-15)


RUDOLPH W. HENNING

After a year's illness Rudolph W. Henning, 72, well-known town
of Schleswig farmer, passed away at his farm home on Friday 
evening. The deceased was born in the town of Meeme on March 22,
1873, the son of the late Christian and Louise Hickman Henning. 
He married Helena Voss, town of Schleswig on October 25, 1897.
Folowing his marriage Mr. Henning worked as a mason for a number 
of years. For the past 45 years he was engaged in farming.
He was an elder and a deacon of the Bethlehem Evangelical and
Reformed church, town of Schleswig and was a devout member of
that parish. He was a director of the Schleswig Telephone 
company.
Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Aroma) Maurer
and Mrs. Harry (Alma) Ruh, town of Schleswig, and Mrs. Clarence
(Ida) Herman. Sheboygan; two sons, Armin, Random Lake, and
Raymond, on the homestead farm; 10 grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; one brother, August of Kiel; and one sister, Mrs.
Minnie Radder, town of Eaton. His wife preceded him in death on
Jan. 26, 1938.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed 
church. Rev. August Hammann and Rev. Charles Reppert officiated at 
the funeral services. Pall bearers were Edgar Henning, Helmuth 
Reichwaldt, William Valleskey, August Wriedt, Arthur Bratz and 
Edwin Lueloff.
Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.


AMALIA KARSTAEDT

Mrs. Amelia(sic) Karstaedt, aged 66, resident of the town of Eaton,
passed away at the farm home at five o'clock Friday morning.
The deceased, nee Amelia Schnell, was born the daughter of the late
Fred and Flora Mueller-Schnell, in the town of Eaton on September
26, 1878. On May 22, 1898 she was united in marriage with William
Karstaedt, and the couple operated a cheese factory at Five Corners,
Town Eaton, and later purchased the present farm home. Her husband
passed away in March, 1912, and since his death she and her son Arno
have been operating the farm.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Leona) Burgdorf of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. William (Myrtle) Reichwaldt of the town of Schleswig,
Mrs. Alois (Erna) Beck of Cambellsport; a son, Arno, at home; two
brothers, William Schnell of the town of Schleswig, and Adolph Schnell
of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Albert Wetzel of Plymouth, and ten grand-
children.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the Bethlehem Evangelical
and Reformed church, with the Rev. Charles Reppert officiating. Burial
was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Oscar, Valentine and Chester Karstaedt, Clarence
Wetzel, Fred Schnell, and Myron Reichwaldt.
(5-18-1945 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


ARNO W. KARSTAEDT

Arno Karstaedt, 71, of Route 1, Kiel, Cedar Lake, died Tuesday morning at 
Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah, where he had been a patient for 
three weeks.  
He was born May 5, 1911, in the Town of Eaton, son of William and Amalia 
Schnell Karstaedt,  He attended district school in the Town of Eaton. Mr. 
Karstaedt, who was known as Pinky, drove the Kiel school bus for many years, 
and for 20 years was the caretaker at Camp Rokolio at Cedar Lake.  He was a 
past member of Kiel Municipal Band.  
Mr. Karstaedt is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Burgdorf of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Erna Beck of Campbellsport.
No newspaper named, June 1, 1982
********
Arno (Pinky) Karstaedt, 71, of Route 1, Kiel, Cedar Lake, died Tuesday morning, 
June 1, at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital, Neenah, where he had been a patient 
for the past three weeks.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Burgdorf of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Erna 
Beck of Campbellsport.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 
9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in his 
name.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1982 P. 3
********
(b. 5 May 1911/d. Jun 1982/SSDI)


CHARLES KARSTAEDT

Charles Karsteadt (sic), 67, town of Eaton, died Sunday afternoon at the St. 
Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan where he had been confined for one week. He had 
been in failing health for about a year.
He was born in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, in 1877, the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Karsteadt, Sr. He married Clara Schnell of the town 
of Eaton in 1904, and she died in 1912.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Bratz, town of Eaton; one son, 
Walter, Sheboygan; two grandchildren; and four brothers, Albert, Meeme, Henry, 
Mosel, Gustave, Sturgeon Bay and Fred, School Hill in the town of Schleswig.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz funeral 
home in Kiel, the Rev. Charles Ruppert officiating. Burial will be in the 
Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church cemetery at Schleswig.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1945  P. 2


ELIZABETH KARSTAEDT

Mrs. Elizabeth Karstaedt, 86, widow of Otto Karstaedt, died at her 
home, 822 Fourth St., Kiel, Saturday evening. She had not been ill 
and death was unexpected. She was born in the Town of Schleswig 
Nov. 14, 1874, the daughter of Ernst and Fredericka Backhaus Voss. 
She attended district schools in the township and was baptized and 
confirmed at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of 
Schleswig. She was a lifelong member of the church and a charter 
member of the Ladies Aid Society. Her marriage to Otto Karstaedt of 
Sheboygan took place Nov. 14, 1894. They lived in the township where 
they operated a farm and cheese factory. Mr. Karstaedt died in March, 
1912. She continued to live in the township until May, 1957, when she 
went to live with her daughter, Mrs. William (Norma) Valleskey, Kiel.
Surviving are her daughter; a sister, Mrs. Emma Schnell, Kiel and one 
granddaughter. 
Funeral services will be held at the Bethlehem church with the Rev. 
Carl Fried, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, August 28, 1961


OTTO KARSTAEDT

Last week Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Mr. Otto Karstaedt 
from town Schleswig, died from a two week illness due to appendicitis. 
The deceased was 42 years old and is survived by his grieving wife, and one 
daughter as well as six bothers. He was born on February 12, 1872 in Town 
Sheboygan and married Lizzie Voss in 1893.
Mr. Karstaedt has run a cheese factory in town Schleswig for many years, and 
is well known and respected by all. The burial took place on Saturday afternoon 
at the cemetery of the Reformed Church of Schleswig with Pastor Hauser 
officiating, with numerous mourners attending.
No newspaper cited, 1912
*********
Notes From Schleswig:
Mr. Otto Karsted (sic) who died Wednesday was buried Saturday 
afternoon at the Bethlehem Cemetery, Ref. Houser officiated. Mr. 
Karsted took sick very suddenly on Monday. Tuesday they tried to 
get a doctor but couldn't as they were all out. Wednesday he was 
taken to a Sheboygan hospital, where he died the same day of 
appendicitis. Mr. Karsted was one of eight brothers of whom one 
died a week before. Otto was one of the six brothers who were pall 
bearers at his brother's funeral and a week later they laid him to 
rest. Mr. Karsted was a good upright man, a good neighbor and a 
good father. He was about 37 years old and leaves a wife, one 
daughter and six brothers to mourn his death. The heartfelt 
sympathy of the neighborhood is extended to the relatives of the 
deceased.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 28, 1912  pg. 8


WILHELM KARSTAEDT

During the night in town Eaton from Monday to Tuesday, Mr. Wm. Karstaedt died 
suddenly from rheumatic heart disease after a short illness.  
The deceased was born on October 3, 1875 in town Sheboygan. In 1898 he married 
Amalie Schnell the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schnell from the town of Eaton. 
For 19 years Mr. Karstaedt owned a cheese factory in town Eaton and for the last 
five years he managed a farm.
Besides his wife he is survived by four children, also seven brothers. The 
burial will take place on Friday afternoon at the church cemetery with pastor 
Hauser officiating. 
No newspaper cited, 1912


EMELIA LUELOFF

Mrs. A. Lueloff Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Amelia(sic) Lueloff, aged 77, passed away last Wednesday evening at 
the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Spencer 
in Greenwood.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on January 27, 1868, the
daughter of the late Ernst and Fredericka Voss. The survivors include 
four children: Edward of this city, Elgard of Milwaukee, Arthur of Mellen, 
and Mrs. Herbert (Roma) Spencer of Greenwood. Her husband preceded her 
in death about a year ago. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. William 
Ninmer of New Holstein, Mrs. Elizabeth Karstaedt, and Mrs. William Schnell 
of the town of Schleswig.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home at 1:30 o'clock and burial was made in the Bethel cemetery in the town 
of Schleswig. 


WILLIAM J. MAYER

William J. "Bill" Mayer, 58, of rural Valders, died on November 5, 2009 at his 
home in the Town of Eaton. The funeral was on Monday at Bethlehem United Church 
of Christ in rural Kiel with the Rev. Ashley Nolte officiating. Burial was in 
the parish cemetery. Bill was born on December 31, 1950 in Manitowoc, son of the 
late Harold and Dorothy Meyer Mayer. He graduated from Valders High School in 
1969 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until 1974. 
Following his honorable discharge, Bill worked a number of years between Ameriquip, 
United Packaging and Manitowoc Engineering. He was a member of Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ in rural Kiel, the Wisconsin Steam Antique Engine Club and the 
American Legion. he enjoyed leatherwork, photography, tinkering with engines, 
tractors and working with model kits.
He is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Peter Schema of 
Kiel, Linda and Ken Thrune of West Bend and Sharon and Paul Reineck of Elkhart 
Lake, a brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Cindy Mayer of Valders and his uncles 
and aunts, Norbert and Sharlene Meyer of Sheboygan Falls, Lenore and Francis 
Sauer of Florida and Clem and Donna Mayer of New Holstein. He is further survived 
by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his paternal grandparents, Gottfried and Clara Mayer and his maternal 
grandparents, Matt and Lorena Meyer. The Wieting Family Funeral Home of Chilton 
assisted the family with arrangements.
Valders Journal, Nov. 12, 2009


DENNIS VERNON MEISELWITZ

A 26-year-old Kiel native was killed in a two car automobile crash, Sunday, 
May 29, just north of Plymouth on Highway 57. 
Dennis Meiselwitz, of 2316 Prospect Street, New Holstein, was killed when a 
car driven by Kathleen Meyer, Route 4, Plymouth, crossed the median while 
attempted to turn left onto westbound Highway 23, and struck the southbound 
Meiselwitz vehicle. 
Meiselwitz's family, including his wife, Pam, and their eight-month old daughter, 
Jennifer, were injured in the accident, though their injuries were not serious. 
Meiselwitz was born on September 12, 1961, in Sheboygan, son of Walter and Carol 
(Wriedt) Meiselwitz. He attended Kiel Middle School and was a 1979 graduate of 
Kiel High School. On June 9, 1984, he was married to the former Pamela Sue 
Stecker, at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. For the past nine years, he 
was employed at Stoelting Inc. of Kiel. He was a member of Bethlehem United Church 
of Christ, Town of Schleswig; was a church consistory and a deacon; and was a 
member of Kiel Snobirds Snowmobile Club. 
Survivors are his wife, Pamela Sue; a daughter, Jennifer Bonnie, at home; his 
parents, Walter and Carol Meiselwitz, of Kiel; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Alvina Wriedt of Rocky Knoll; paternal step-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Meiselwitz, 
of New Holstein, father and mother-in-law, Melvin and LaVonne Stecker, of Kiel; 
a sister, Mrs. James (Bonnie) Hanke, of Route 1, Sheboygan Falls. He was preceded 
in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother and maternal grandfather.
(No newspaper named 1988)


WALTER R. MEISELWITZ

Walter "Wally" R. Meiselwitz, age 57, of 902 Dewey Street, Kiel, died Wednesday, 
October 23, 1991 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan after a one-year courageous 
battle with cancer.
He was born October 24, 1933 in the town of New Holstein son of the late Walter, 
Sr. and Vera Raquet Meiselwitz. He attended New Holstein Grade School and was a 
1951 graduate of New Holstein High school. On April 24, 1954, Wally and the 
former Carol Wriedt were married at Bethlehem U.C.C. in the town of Schleswig. 
He was employed at Kohler Company for the past 37 years. Mr. Meiselwitz was a 
member of the Bethlehem U.C.C., town of Schleswig, the church choir and member 
of the Bethlehem Brotherhood, former consistory member of the church, former 
caretaker for the church for 17 years, member of the Kiel Park Board, and the 
Kohler Quarter Century Club.
Survivors include his wife; Carol of Kiel one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie (James) Hanke 
of Route 1, Sheboygan Falls; a daughter-in-law, Pam Talerico of Kiel; a step-mother, 
Mary Meiselwitz of the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein; three grandchildren, 
Tamara, Jason, and Jennifer. He is further survived by one brother, Elroy and his 
wife Vivian Meiselwitz of New Holstein; three sisters, Ms. Alice (James) Feld of 
Kiel, Mrs. Lucille (Wallace) Wriedt of Oshkosh, Mrs. Shirley (Albert) Burchianti 
of Wheaton, Ill.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 
one son, Dennis in 1988.
Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem U.C.C., town of Schleswig on Saturday, 
October 26 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Kim Henning, Pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Fuenral Home in Kiel from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday 
and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial 
fund has been established in his name for the Bethlehem U.C.C.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1991  P. B9


AUGUST MEYER

August Meyer Passes Away
August A. Meyer, aged 67, well-known town of Eaton resident,
Manitowoc county, passed away suddenly at his home in Steinthal
Monday evening at seven o'clock. He had been in ill health for 
the past several years, but had remained active.
Mr. Meyer was a carpenter contractor and followed that business
for 48 years. He was interested in township politics and served 
as town clerk, town chairman and supervisor of the town of Eaton 
at various times.
Born Nov. 26, 1881, in the town of Meeme, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Christian Meyer, he was married to Alma Roesch on May 9, 1908, 41 
years ago to the date of his death. He was a resident of Steinthal 
all his life.
Survivors are his wife; a son, two brothers, Walter and Fred of 
Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. John Lukesh of Englewood, Calif.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock
at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church In the town of
Schleswig, with the Rev. C. L. Schmidt officiating. Burial was
made in the church cemetery. May 9, 1949


ALMA MEYER

Mrs. Alma Meyer, 67, town of Eaton, passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital, 
Milwaukee, Thursday.  She had been visiting her son in Milwaukee for the 
past two weeks.  A week ago she fell ill and she was taken to the hospital 
where she died.
She was born in Milwaukee on May 15, 1886, the daughter of Edwin and 
Wilhelmina Schmidt Roesch.  When she was 11 years of age the family moved 
to the town of Eaton.  She was confirmed at the Bethlehem Evangelical and 
Reformed Church.  
On May 9, 1908, she was married to August A. Meyer, town of Meeme. The couple 
settled at Steinthal, town of Eaton.  She was a member of the Bethlehem 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, town of Schleswig, and was a charter member 
of the Ladies’ Aid society.
Survivors include one son, Melvin, of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Bernetta 
Wolf and Mrs. Roman Fischer, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. William Rades of Schleswig, 
and Mrs. Harold Mayer of Stockbridge; and two brothers, Edwin of New Holstein 
and Arthur of Milwaukee.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away May 9, 1949.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at the Bethlehem Evangelical 
and Reformed Church.  The Rev. W. C. Koehler will officiate and burial will be 
made in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 2 p.m., 
Sunday, until 10 a.m., Monday, when it will be removed to the church to lie in 
state from 11 a.m. until the hour services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, October 23, 1953 – P. 10


JEAN NEILS

Mrs. Jerome O. Neils, 27, Kiel, died early Wednesday afternoon at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a three-month illness.
Born April 27, 1943, in the town of Schleswig, a daughter of Mrs. Glendora 
and the late Elroy Hammerschmidt, she attended Fountain Park District School, 
and graduated from Kiel High School in 1961.
She ws employed at Borden's in Plymouth and at Kestell Furniture Co. New 
Holstein.
On September 25, 1965, she married Jerome Neils of the Town of Rhine at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple lived in 
Kiel following marriage.
Mrs. Neils was a member of Bethlehem Church, where she was confirmed, was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church, and a former choir member.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services, were held Saturday, at Bethlehem Church, with the Rev. Donald 
Stats, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. - 1970


ADOLPH NEUMANN

Adolph O. Neumann, 74,of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died early Sunday at his home.
He was born July 11, 1902 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of William and 
Anna Mauer Neumann.
He attended the district school.
He and a brother, Oscar, operated the Neumann home farm until their 
retirement.
Mr. Neumann was a life member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of 
Schleswig.
He was a past director of the Bethlehem UCC Cemetery Association, a Manitowoc 
County deputy sheriff for 19 years and town constable for 20 years.  He also 
was a member of the Kiel Fish & Game Association.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. William Happel, Mrs. Erna Jung and Mrs. 
William Diefenthaler, all of Kiel and Mrs. Edwin Meinnert, Sheboygan, and the 
brother, Oscar, R. 1, Kiel.
A brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethlehem UCC.  Dr. 
Reinhardt Ulrich, interim pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, July 19, 1976 – P. 9


ANNA NEUMANN

From Calumet county marriage records:
Wm. August Fred. Neumann and Anna Maurer (v.3 p.191)
March 10, 1896 in religious ceremony, Chilton, Calumet County
Wm. August Fred. Neumann
Son of Wm. Neumann and Caroline Meyer
Born Prussia, Germany –farmer 
Anna Maurer
Daughter of John Maurer and Margaret Kloethe
Born Switzerland
(Note: This is a second marriage for William after Katharine died)
**********
Mrs. William Neumann, aged 74, passed away at her home in the town of 
Schleswig at 2:45 a.m. Monday, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Neumann, nee Anna Maurer, was born June 3, 1868, in Canton Surich, 
Switzerland, the daughter of John and Margaret Kloeta-Maurer. She came 
to this country on April 23, 1893, to Chilton, and was married to William 
Neumann on March 10, 1806(sic) and the couple located on a farm in the 
town of Schleswig. Since 1902 she has resided on the present farm home. 
Her husband passed away May 29, 1936.
Survivors are four daughters and three sons, namely: Mrs. William (Louise) 
Happel of the town of Schleswig, Mrs. Edwin (Martha) Meinert of Franklin, 
Mrs. Walter (Erna) Jung of the town of Rhine, Mrs. William (Edna) 
Diefenthaler of this city, Rudolph of the town of Rhine, and Oscar and 
Adolph of the town of Schleswig; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the Bethlehem Evangelical and 
Reformed church in the town of Schleswig, with the Rev. August H. Hammann 
officating. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1943


IDA H. NEUMANN

Ida Neumann, 98, formerly of the town of Schleswig, died Tuesday evening, 
April 10, 2001, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein 
where she was a resident the past year.
She is the former Ida Hansmann, born Aug. 23, 1902 in the town of Schleswig, 
the daughter of Christ and Helena Voss Hansmann.  On Nov. 22, 1932 she 
married Oscar Neumann in Waukegan, Ill.  They celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary in 1982.  Oscar preceded her in death on Nov 10, 1994.  The 
couple farmed in the town of Schleswig until their retirement in 1963. Ida 
was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and a former member of the 
Ladies Aid.  She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, (private) of Plymouth and numerous 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers, 
Hugo, Arno, Walter, Arvin and Theodore.
The Sheboygan Press, April 12, 2001


KATHERINA NEUMANN

From Manitowoc county death records:
Catharina Neuman nee Ruh (v.4 p.270)
Oct. 28, 1861-May 5, 1895
Wife of William Neuman
Daughter of Rudolph and Catherine Ruh
Born Town of Schleswig
Died from “pneumonia”
Buried at Schleswig Cemetery
*******
From Calumet county marriage records:
William August Neumann and Catharine Ruh (v.3 p.70)
Nov. 27, 1888 at Reformed Church, Town of New Holstein
William August Neumann
Son of Wilhelm Neumann and Caroline Meyer
Born Blankenburg, Province Brandenburg, Germany –farmer 
Catharine Ruh
Daughter of Rudolph Ruh and Catharine Mueller
Born Town of Schleswig
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


OSCAR NEUMANN

Oscar Neumann, 96, of 20620 Highway X,  Kiel, Wis., died Thursday evening, Nov. 10, 
1994 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where he was a patient the past five days. 
He was born Feb. 27, 1898 in the Town of Schleswig, Wis., son of the late William 
and Anna Maurer Neumann. He attended the former Hillside Grove School and Kiel High 
School.
On Nov. 22, 1932 he married Ida Hansmann in Waukegan, Ill. He was a dairy farmer on 
the family homestead in the Town of Schleswig, until retiring in 1963. During his 
active years, he also worked part time at Vollrath Co., Sheboygan, the furniture 
factory, Kiel and was an auto insurance agent for 53 years. He was a lifelong member 
of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, where he served as secretary 
for the Bethlehem Cemetery Association, served as treasurer for the town of Schleswig 
for 32 years and was also on the committee for the Federal Farm program for 19 years.
Survivors include his wife, Ida, a resident of Willow Park, New Holstein; one sister, 
Edna Diefenthaler; a resident of Willow Park, New Holstein and numerous nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 7 pm Monday, Nov. 14, 1994 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. Wayne Drueck officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem 
Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
Kiel from 4 pm Monday until the time of services. A memorial has been established for 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Nov. 17, 1994


WILLIAM NEUMANN

William Neumann, aged 78, passed away at his farm home in the town 
of Schleswig, on Friday, at 12:15 p.m. after having suffered a stroke 
on Tuesday, from which he never recovered. The deceased was born in 
Blankenburg, Germany on July 25, 1857, and came with his parents to 
Sheboygan on October 26, 1869. Later the Neumann family moved on a 
farm in the town of Eaton. He was married on November 27, 1888 to 
Miss Katherine Ruh, and the couple immediately located on a farm in 
the town of Schleswig. Later they disposed of it and purchased another 
farm in that township, where the deceased has resided ever since. His 
wife passed away on May 5, 1895, and in 1896 he was married to Miss 
Anna Maurer of Chilton, and the couple continued to live on the present 
farm home.
To this union nine children were born of whom two have preceded their 
parents in death. He is survived by his wife, the following seven 
children - Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Happel of near here, Mrs. Edward 
(Martha) Meinert of the town of Herman, Mrs. Walter (Irma) Junk of the 
town of Rhine, Mrs. William (Edna) Diefenthaler of here, Rudolph of the 
town of Rhine, and Oscar and Adolph on the homestead farm in the town 
of Schleswig; three grandchildren, and one sister residing at Elkhorn.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the family residence 
at 1:30 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock services were held at the Bethelehem's 
Reformed church in Schleswig, with burial being made in the adjoining 
church cemetery. The Rev. August H. Hammann was in charge of the services.
**********
From Manitowoc county death records:
William Neuman (v.30 p.311)
July 25, 1857-May 29, 1936 [death date from death record]
Husband of Anna Maurer
Son of Wilhelm Neuman and Caroline Meyer (both born Germany)
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “arteriosclerosis, general –apopolexy”
Buried at Schleswig Cemetery
********
From Calumet county marriage records:
William August Neumann and Catharine Ruh (v.3 p.70)
Nov. 27, 1888 at Reformed Church, Town of New Holstein
William August Neumann
Son of Wilhelm Neumann and Caroline Meyer
Born Blankenburg, Province Brandenburg, Germany –farmer 
Catharine Ruh
Daughter of Rudolph Ruh and Catharine Mueller
Born Town of Schleswig
*********
From Calumet county marriage records:
Wm. August Fred. Neumann and Anna Maurer (v.3 p.191)
March 10, 1896 in religious ceremony, Chilton, Calumet County
Wm. August Fred. Neumann
Son of Wm. Neumann and Caroline Meyer
Born Prussia, Germany –farmer 
Anna Maurer
Daughter of John Maurer and Margaret Kloethe
Born Switzerland
(Note: This is a second marriage for William after Katharine died)


ALVINA NINMER

Mrs. Alvina Ninmer, age 94, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died early 
Tuesday morning, March 29, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where she has 
been a patient the past three days.
She was the former Alvina Wriedt, born May 8, 1893 in the Town of Schleswig, 
the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Radder Wriedt. She attended district 
schools and married Edwin Ninmer on September 10, 1912 at Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, the Town of Schleswig.  Alvina’s occupation was housewife 
and she and her husband farmed in the Town of Schleswig until their retirement.
Her husband died February 4, 1982.  She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ and its Ladies Aid Society.  
Survivors include two sons, Clarence (Arlene) Ninmer, Kiel; Merlin (Doris Mae) 
Ninmer, rural Kiel; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one sister, 
Mrs. Viola Ninmer, Kiel; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Wriedt, Sheboygan, 
and Mrs. Alvina Wriedt, Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, nieces and nephews.  
She was preceded in death by one infant son, Raymond, seven sisters and two
brothers.
No newspaper named, March 29, 1988


ARLENE NINMER

Arlene A. Ninmer, 83, of 22 E. Fremont St., Kiel, went to be with her Savior on 
Monday afternoon, May 26, 2003. 
She is the former Arlene Maurer, born April 23, 1920, in Kiel, daughter of the 
late Albert and Aroma Henning Maurer. She attended Woodland Park Elementary 
School and was an honor graduate of Kiel High School Class of 1938. Arlene was 
looking forward to her 65th class reunion in August. On May 18, 1940, Arlene 
married Clarence E. Ninmer at St. Peter’s U.C.C. in Kiel. The couple farmed in 
the Town of Schleswig until 1984 when they moved to Kiel. She also worked at the 
Salvatorian Center, St. Nazianz and New Holstein. Arlene and Clarence traveled 
49 of the 50 states and Europe. She was a beautiful seamstress. At Christmas, 
her granddaughters couldn’t wait to see the dresses she had sewn for them with 
love. She also enjoyed writing poems for her secret pal, dancing, playing cards, 
gardening and canning fruits and vegetables. Every holiday was very important to 
her. She made sure their grandchildren and great-grandchildren always had special 
gifts. Arlene was a member of Bethlehem U.C.C., and a charter member of the ladies 
aid. 
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Clarence; a son, DuWayne and 
Marcy Ninmer of rural Kiel; daughter, Lana and Robert Prigge of Cleveland; seven 
grandchildren, Traci (Thomas) Rabe of rural Kiel, Kelly (James) Ryba of Mequon, 
Michael (Sarah) Ninmer of Kiel, Sharon (Kevin) Reinemann of Howards Grove, Shelby 
(Todd) Herman of rural Cleveland, Sheila (Bart) Krepsky of Sheboygan and Sarah 
Prigge of Milwaukee; and eight great-grandchildren, Trevor, Tasha, and Trenton Rabe, 
Ryen and Rene’ Ryba, Jennifer Ninmer, Andrew and Eric Reinemann. She is further 
survived by two sisters, Delores (Vernon) Wriedt of Kiel and Janelle (Albin Jr.) 
Wagner of Kiel; and brother and sister-in-law, Merlin and Doris Mae Ninmer of Kiel. 
Arlene is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Arlene was preceded 
in death by a brother, Lester, and a sister and brother-in-law, Luella and Truman 
Rabe. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday May 30 at Bethlehem U.C.C. 
with the Rev. Robin Reed officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, on Thursday, 
May 29 from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Friday from noon until the time 
of service. 
A memorial has been established in her name. A special thank you to Gordon Kress, 
your kindness made her life brighter when the days were growing darker. Thank you 
also for the wonderful care and love given to her at the Calumet Homestead and 
Rehabilitation Center, and to a very special nurse Sherri, for your hugs and 
comforting words and also a thank you to Rachel with the Hospice Program. 
To A Wonderful Mother It’s a difficult task that a mother’s assigned, To always 
be loving and gentle and kind, For there surely are times were she’d much rather 
be, A little less busy, A little more free. But you never quit, Mom, Just because 
you were tired, And these are the reasons, You were loved and admired. For you’ve 
given your heart And your motherly touch, To your home and your family Who loves 
you so much.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2003


CLARENCE NINMER

Clarence E. Ninmer, 93, formerly of Kiel, went to be with his Lord and Savior 
on May 5, 2012.
He was born on August 11, 1918, son of the late Edwin & Alvina (Wriedt) Ninmer.
Clarence was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, town 
of Schleswig, where he remained a faithful member his entire life.
He graduated from Hillside Grove School and then stayed at home to help his 
father & mother farm. At the age of 18 he started hauling milk for Henning 
Cheese and continued for 45 years.
On May 18, 1940, he married Arlene Maurer, The couple bought a farm in the town 
of Schleswig, fixed it up and together worked very hard farming. Clarence also 
had various other jobs, including his own egg route.
He was involved  with Hillside Grove School serving on the school board as 
treasurer from 1943-1959 when the one room school closed. He was also 1st 
Supervisor for the township of Schleswig for 14 years. As an active member of 
Bethlehem UCC he sang in the choir and later became the president of the church 
Brotherhood.
The couple moved to Kiel in 1975 where Clarence served on the City Council for 
a number of years.
The couple enjoyed gardening and canning their produce. Clarence took a special 
interest in roses. They produced large beautiful blooms that people would stop 
to admire. If they weren't dancing, they were traveling. They visited every state 
in the United States and Europe. Besides playing a good game of Sheepshead, he 
belonged to the Kiel Senior Center and delivered meals.
He enjoyed talking to the "locals" about farming and taking a drive to ensure the 
crops were progressing nicely. His wife Arlene preceded him in death on May 26, 
2003.
Although legally blind he maintained his good sense of humor and positive attitude. 
The light continued to shine on him until he was taken home.
Survivors include his children: DuWayne (Marcy) Ninmer, rural Kiel, Lana (Robert) 
Prigge, Cleveland, seven grandchildren; Traci (Thomas) Rabe, Kelly (James) Ryba, 
Michael (Sarah) Ninmer, Sharon (Kevin) Reinemann, Shelby (Todd) Hermann, Sheila 
(Bart) Krepsky, Sarah (Kurt) Hemmingsen and ten great grandchildren; Trevor, 
Tasha & Trenton Rabe, Ryen & Rene Ryba, Jennifer & Ty Ninmer, Andrew & Eric 
Reinemann and Avery Hemmingsen. He is further survived by one brother, Merlin 
(Doris Mae) Ninmer, sisters-in-law, Janelle Wagner, Delores (Vernon) Wriedt, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Arlene, infant great grandson, 
Riley Ryba, infant brother, Raymond, inlaws, Albert & Aroma Maurer, brothers-in-law, 
Albin Wagner Jr,, Lester Maurer and sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Luella & Truman 
Rabe.
Funeral services for Clarence  will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm at 
Bethlehem UCC, Lax Chapel Road, Kiel with Pastor Ashley Nolte officiating.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until the time 
of service. A memorial has been established in his name.
Clarence was an excellent farmer, never being wasteful, making a good living and 
never forgetting that everything he had was a gift from God. He taught his family 
to have good humor, honesty and good work ethics. He was very proud of them all.
Daddy, your long journey here on earth is now done. May your days now be brighter 
as you once again dance with mom in heaven. We will always love you very much and 
miss you greatly.
A special thank you for all the loving care given to Clarence at Willowpark 
Assisted Living and Hospice Advantage for the care and concern they have shown 
Clarence and his family.


EDWIN NINMER

Edwin Ninmer, 91, of 22107 Ucker Creek Point Road, Town of Schleswig, died 
Thursday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he was a patient 
for the past three days.  
He was born September 28, 1890 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of August and 
Mary Roehl Ninmer. He attended Hillside Grove School, town of Schleswig. He 
married Alvina Wriedt, September 10, 1912 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until their 
retirement in 1960. Mr. Ninmer was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig.  
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Clarence of Kiel and Merlin of the town of 
Schleswig; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. 
Esther Buvid of Two Rivers.  
Funeral services were held Monday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of 
Schleswig. The Reverend Hilbert Klein, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the 
church cemetery.
No newspaper cited, 1982
*********
Edwin Ninmer, 91, of 22107 Ucker Point Creek Rd., Town of Schleswig, died 
Thursday evening, February 4, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 
Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 
and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, then at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 5, 1982  P. 3


ELSIE NINMER

Notes From Schleswig:
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Henry Ninmer was buried at the Bethlehem cemetery. 
Mrs. Ninmer died of consumption with which she was afflicted some years. She 
was born here Feb. 17, 1887. In 1905 she was married to Mr. Henry Ninmer. No 
children were born to the couple. She was 24 years 8 months and 19 days old. 
Pastor Hauser officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 16, 1911  pg. 8